Description
Creamy & Perfect for Homemade Pizza
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or milk/plant-based milk)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ tsp dried oregano (or other herbs, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 4-5 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Do not brown the garlic.
- Pour in ¾ cup heavy cream (or milk/plant-based milk). Add ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg (optional), and ¼ tsp dried oregano (or other herbs). Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Gently simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Remove the finished sauce from heat. Use warm on your pizza, or allow it to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for refrigeration. Reheat gently and whisk before use if stored.
Notes
- This sauce pairs well with a variety of toppings. <li.Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg